A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would best describe the red number in the picture below?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Fieldbus and DeviceNet are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the guardianship HMI operating system?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow observation and control of the plant?
From the answers below, chooses the best answer that does not affect the transmission of a signal with metal wire or cable.
Of the answers below, which would be best for data transmission?
The wired Ethernet transmission standards are defined by the OSI model layers. Which of the answers below is one of those defining layers?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used with discrete data where more information is needed?
Which of the answers below best represents one of the recommended standards in regards to Instrumentation?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to have a low bandwidth and high error detection protocol?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm philosophy involved in evaluating changes to the alarm system?
The various DCS networks are vital to any plant or process operating smoothly. Which of the networks below must faster and more reliable than any of the others?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the signals conditions moving from normal to abnormal conditions?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would IDSN and DSL be used primarily?
Which of the components of a smart transmitter is best associated with sensor linearization?
The TCP/IP protocol was designed for simplicity and speed. Which of the OSI layers below does the TCP/IP protocol interact with?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below best known for use with USB and bluetooth devices?
In IPv4, there are a range of protocols that can be used at any one time. Which of the protocols below would be best suited for sensitive data transmission?
I to P converters are best defined as which of the following answers?
There are many versions of Modbus, one of those is Modbus ASCII. Which of the answers below correctly orders the components of the Modbus ASCII frame?
Any SCADA system must adhere to universal standards which allow smooth communication over international boundaries. Which of the standards below would define the software framework and programming language basic specifications?
For larger network configuration in IPv4, the more practical option is dynamic addressing. Which of the options below is a vital difference between static and dynamic addressing?
There are numerous Ethernet standards, a naming formula was developed to identify characteristics of physical connections. Which of the answers below lists all of the information contained in the naming convention?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as extensively scattered process that requires an immense communication framework?
Which of the error detection methods below best relates to an "effectiveness of 90%"?